The Rising Leader

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If you have a spouse, if you have children, if you have elderly parents, you’re going to deal with stress outside of work. If you have a body, you’re going to deal with stress outside of work. It’s inevitable—stress is simply part of the human experience. But if it’s a constant in our personal lives, how can we manage it so we can do our best at work? What do we do if that stress starts spilling into our jobs?

In this episode, I discuss dealing with stress from outside of work. I reveal why complaining about work and stress to your coach is natural and often beneficial. I explain what “allostatic load” means and describe the two ways of managing it. I also highlight the importance of self-care and underscore the value of meditation and journaling.

“If you’re human, you’re going to have problems. If you have a job, you’re going to have to do your best. So, do what you need to do and remember to ask for help.” - Mark Silverman

This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:

●     Why a coach is a great person to have

●     What “allostatic load” means

●     Increasing your capacity to deal with stress

●     How stress, discomfort, and challenges are part of the human experience

●     Reaching out to others and seeking help

Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

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Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book

Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you’re putting out fires instead of getting the right things done?

Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents.

It’s time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day.

To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books

Helen Appleby is an executive coach who helps senior leaders and high-performing women deliver powerful results, grow their leadership styles, build high-performing teams, and take their careers to the next level. She was VP and Global Business Leader for Respiratory Health at GlaxoSmithKline until she founded the Powerful Growth Group in 2015. In her book, The Unwritten Rules of Women’s Leadership, Helen shares the lessons she wishes she had learned while rising through the ranks.

Helen joins me today to discuss the obstacles she encountered while rising as a leader and how she overcame them. She reveals why navigating the corporate world is different for women. She recounts her early challenges with handling conflict and shares coping tools. She explains the importance of knowing your own triggers and self-soothing methods and points out how the loneliness of leadership is underestimated. Helen also offers advice on seeking mentors and sponsors in an organization and highlights why community plays a vital role for women leaders.

“Being a woman in a male-dominated, competitive organization can be very lonely; being a woman in a community with other women in the same journey is soul-filling.” - Helen Appleby

This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:

●     Helen’s background and what life was like for her before she became a global business leader

●     Learning to take conflict less personally and stand in the discomfort

●     Getting mentors and sponsors when the people above you don’t look like you

●     What sponsors are and how to find and cultivate your relationships with them

●     Stages in the leadership journey and how mentorship helps the mentor

●     Stacking the deck and the process of stakeholder management

●     Characteristics CEOs look for in their trusted advisors

●     Why Helen developed a course based on The Unwritten Rules of Women’s Leadership

Resources Mentioned:

●     The Unwritten Rules Quiz

Connect with Helen Appleby:

●     Helen Appleby Coaching

●     Book: The Unwritten Rules of Leadership: Step Into Your Power, Write Your Own Rules, and Succeed in Your Career

●     The Unwritten Rules Podcast

●     Helen Appleby Coaching on Instagram

●     Helen Appleby Coaching on Facebook

●     Helen Appleby on LinkedIn

Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book

Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you’re putting out fires instead of getting the right things done?

Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents.

It’s time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day.

To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books

Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

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It can be terrifying to speak your truth. When you find yourself in an environment where opposition is less than welcome, or you’re the breadwinner of your family, it can be difficult to point out flaws in your organization. Yet, sharing your knowledge can be beneficial for your company and yourself—and just like anything, it takes practice to move through fear and risk and speak your mind.

In this episode, I discuss what it takes to speak truth to power. I describe the roles of self-worth and personal safety in speaking the truth in your organization. I explain why it’s important to cultivate goodwill, political capital, and trust with your boss and peers. I also offer advice on how to speak your mind when you feel trapped in your job and highlight how spiritual practices can grant you a sense of personal safety.

“Learn to speak your mind and you’ll become invaluable.” - Mark Silverman

This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:

●     The Office Space and the value of speaking one’s mind

●     “The Evil Machine Company” and why it’s important to say what’s wrong in an organization

●     Laying the ground rules for disagreements and creating a safe space for speaking truth

●     Maintaining your network and your professional connections

●     Revamping your LinkedIn and updating your resume

●     Why you should go to interviews occasionally

Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

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Tom Mendoza is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Varonis, VAST Data, and mParticle and a Former Board Member and Investor at UiPath and Security Scorecard. He is the former President and Vice-Chair of NetApp, a hybrid cloud data service and data management company that has ranked in the Fortune 500 list since 2012. After 25 impressive years with NetApp, Tom retired from the company to share his knowledge and experience by guest lecturing on the power of corporate culture to benefit the younger business generation. Tom is a big believer in the power of social media content, and you will find his articles and talks on LinkedIn, Forbes.com, and YouTube.

In today's episode, Tom shares the history of his father's journey: the son of Cuban & Irish immigrants, a WW2 Veteran, and a midlife Merrill Lynch graduate adored by all, and how this influenced Tom's measurement of success. He discusses the principles on which NetApp was built and how this improves the quality of the people they hire. Tom invokes Teddy Roosevelt's principles in the agreed belief that 'people don't care how much you KNOW until they know how much you CARE.' He also discusses the power of influence at the top and why you should never underestimate how kindness will be repaid in respect, loyalty, and business.

"Work should be an extension of who you really are. You shouldn't have to create a work persona." - Tom Mendoza

Today on The Rising Leader Podcast:

●     Why an interest in people is the cornerstone of Tom's business and life philosophy

●     Why you should build a company for legacy as much as profit

●     How viral culture building will improve your business

●     The four constituencies of care to make a successful business you can be proud of

●     Why showing due care to your employees creates a team full of trust and willingness to go the extra mile

●     Why Tom wants his employees to be sure of success from their first day on the job

Connect with Tom Mendoza:

●     Tom Mendoza on LinkedIn

●     Tom Mendoza on YouTube

●     Tom Mendoza on Forbes.com

●     Tom Mendoza on Twitter

Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book

Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you're putting out fires instead of getting the right things done?

Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents.

It's time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day.

To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books

Leader, It's Time to Rise!

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Meredith Bell is widely recognized as The Heart-Centered Connector. She is the President and Founder of Grow Strong Leaders, the host of the popular podcast by the same name, and the author of multiple books, including Peer Coaching Made Simple and Connect with Your Team. With over 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and trainer, Meredith has worked with thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. During her free time, Meredith enjoys spending time with her husband and grandchildren and exploring nature, especially the world of birds.

Meredith joins me today to discuss what it means to create a culture of coaching within your organization. We discuss the importance of building interpersonal relationships with your team, how the dynamic of your work environment changes when these relationships are built, and how it can help leaders better understand and connect with their company’s younger generation of employees. We discuss the foundational elements that help build a culture of coaching and why creating this culture begins with the executive team. We also discuss the importance of being self-aware of your words and actions impact on others and why we need to recognize that coaching is something that everyone, at every level of the organization, can do.

“The foundation is trust.” - Meredith Bell

This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:

●     How to create a culture of coaching in your organization

●     The importance of interpersonal relationships and how it impacts a team’s overall performance

●     How to become a good coach to your team

●     Why corporate leaders often misunderstand the younger generation’s views on work ethic and company culture

●     Why curiosity is a key attribute for successful leaders

●     The ingredients to create a culture of coaching mindset within your organization

●     The value of assuming the best of the people in your team instead of judging their actions based on insufficient information.

●     Why creating a culture of coaching starts with the executive team

●     Understanding the perception of your team members

●     Recognizing that coaching is something that everyone, at every level, can do

●     The importance of being willing to let go of past grievances

●     Making mistakes, apologizing, and being comfortable with being wrong or not knowing all of the answers

●     Being self-aware of your actions and their impact on others

Resources Mentioned:

●     Podcast: Grow Strong Leaders Podcast Episode 124: WD-40’s Remarkable Tribe Culture

●     Podcast: Mastering Overwhelm Podcast Episode 6: The Heart of a Servant-Leader with Garry Ridge

Connect with Meredith Bell:

●     Grow Strong Leaders

●     Podcast: Grow Strong Leaders

●     Book: Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills

●     Book: Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill

●     Grow Strong Leaders on LinkedIn

●     Grow Strong Leaders on YouTube

●     Grow Strong Leaders on Twitter

●     Meredith Bell on LinkedIn

●     Meredith Bell on Facebook

Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book

Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you’re putting out fires instead of getting the right things done?

Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents.

It’s time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day.

To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books

Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

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Do you feel stuck in a soul-crushing job? Maybe you work in a corporate office or are an entrepreneur trying to build a business, but you no longer have that drive and passion that once drove you to push forward. In the corporate world, there is a stigma that all corporate jobs are – or eventually become – soul-crushing.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode, I discuss the stigma often associated with corporate work and explain why I don’t believe anything has to be considered soul-crushing. I discuss how shifting your perspective on your current situation enables you to feel more free and joyful and the importance of living in the moment to set yourself free of these negative feelings. I explain how speaking your truth, asking for what you want, and setting boundaries can help you feel alive and help you reconnect with your true self. I also explain the difference between those ‘soul-crushing’ feelings and the desire to do something different, as well as how you can begin to live in the moment and start ‘skydiving in the office.’

“Everything’s an opportunity to grow. Everything’s an opportunity to be alive. And everything’s an opportunity to connect.” - Mark Silverman

This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:

●     The soul-crushing feelings and stigma often associated with working in Corporate America

●     Why I don’t believe anything has to be soul-crushing

●     How being present in the moment enables you to feel the immediacy of life

●     How shifting your views and perspectives in situations helps turn those mundane, soul-crushing notions into feelings of joy

●     The difference between soul-crushing feelings and having the desire to do something different

●     What it truly means to ‘skydive in the office.’

Resources Mentioned:

●     Book: The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life by Boyd Varty

Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book

Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you’re putting out fires instead of getting the right things done?

Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents.

It’s time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day.

To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books

Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

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As leaders, I know you’re trying to juggle a lot. From learning how to balance the needs of your significant other, your children, your friends, your family, and – most importantly – yourself, as well as the demands of your job, your team, your boss, and your organization, it can be rather easy to feel overwhelmed. And while you’re probably pretty ambitious and are quickly climbing the corporate ladder, you’ve probably noticed that your skills need to grow and evolve as quickly as your responsibilities do.

But once you have that title and authority, how do you continue to lead a team who all have their own ideas, ambitions, and perspectives, as well as their own challenges to deal with? How are you supposed to lead up, across, and down – all while leading yourself?

That’s exactly what the Rising Leader Podcast is all about.

In this episode, I explain what inspired me to launch the Rising Leader Podcast. I discuss how many entrepreneurs and corporate leaders rising through the ranks of their organization often struggle to find a balance between their personal and professional life and how our skillsets typically change as we move up the ladder of responsibility. I discuss how leading people who work for you differ from leading a team of other leaders. I also explain how there’s a common denominator in the skillsets we need to lead ourselves, our teams, our peers, and our boss and what you can expect each week from the Rising Leader Podcast episodes.

“In order to be an effective leader, you have to learn those people skills.” - Mark Silverman

This week on Mastering Overwhelm:

●     Realizing that your skills need to change as quickly as your responsibilities do

●     How many ambitious leaders put their professional responsibilities ahead of their wellbeing

●     How to lead a team of other leaders

●     The common denominator between the skills you need to lead yourself, your team, your peers, and your boss

●     What you can expect from each episode

Resources Mentioned:

●     The Rising Leader 12-Week Program

Grab Your FREE Copy: Only 10s Book

Are you a busy executive or organizational leader? Do you regularly feel overwhelmed by your to-do list or constantly feel like you’re putting out fires instead of getting the right things done?

Then, friend, you need to grab a free copy of my bestselling book, Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. This free copy is currently available to all U.S. residents.

It’s time to get things off your to-do list and focus on the things that are important to you each day.

To grab your free copy of Only 10s, visit www.markjsilverman.com/books

Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Rising Leader Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

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Welcome to the Rising Leader Podcast.

THERE ARE FEW NATURAL-BORN LEADERS

Leadership is a learned skill and learning is never-ending. “What got you here won’t get you where you want to go,” is an uncomfortable truth Fast Rising High Achievers run into at every level of their career. In fact, what got you here won’t even help you do your new job effectively.

Every step up the ladder requires a new level of leadership and “people skills.” Because “people” are now your job.

This podcast is here to help you master skills on four fronts on your way to the senior leadership team.

LEADING UP – You are now a trusted advisor. That means you are a sounding board, speak truth to power, and help your CEO get their job done, all while getting your job done.

LEADING ACROSS – You are peers are the power players in the organization. This is the team you are on. Your job is to lead from within that team while being a part of it. You are now a student of the Art of Co-opetition.

LEADING YOUR TEAM – You’ve spent a career honing your leadership skills and now have even less direct impact on how things get done. Your success will only come from your team’s success.

LEADING YOURSELF – Relentless pressure, ambition, burnout, sleepless nights, and resentments, are the price you may be paying for your lofty position. Mastering your emotions, perspective, health, and relationships are essential to make this fun and sustainable.

The conversations, resources, and subject matter experts we will have is designed to help you “level up” in all four of these focus areas. Each week we will tackle a topic that will move you forward in your relationships with your boss, your peers, your team, and yourself. You will be armed with tools and insights you will use throughout your career and in your personal life.

For more visit Mark J. Silverman's website.